Basic Science JSS 1 Week 4
Topic: Matter
Introduction
All living and non-living things are made up of matter. Living things have life in them. Non-living things do not have life in them. Matter can be found in the surrounding. They may be solids, liquids or gases.
Meaning of Matter
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Examples are stones, cup, bottle, pencil, leaves, plants, grasshoppers, butterflies, and insects.
Identification of Matter
Matter can be identified based on its shape, size or colour. Solids have a regular shape
Classification of Matter
Matter can be classified as living and non-living things. Examples of living things are plants like, okro , maize, vegetable, mango tree, etc.; animals like a goat, sheep, dog, cat, rabbit, man, rat, etc. Non-living things are a stone, book, water, cup, gas, perfume, air, bottle, pencil, bag, kerosene, petrol, stove, vapour, steam, eraser, ruler, etc.
States of Matter
Matter can exist in one of three forms i.e. liquid, solid or gas.
Water is capable of existing in the three states as ice cubes (solid), ordinary water (liquid) and steam or water vapour (gas).
